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... Correct Operation of Hardware Features 12 Switch - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 About the Switch 12 Summary of LEDs 23 Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T Ports 14 Dual Personality SFP Ports 14 Console Port 14 LEDs 15...
... Correct Operation of Hardware Features 12 Switch - CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Conventions 8 Related Documentation 9 Accessing Online Documentation 9 Documentation Comments 10 1 INTRODUCING THE SUPERSTACK 3 SWITCH 3812, SWITCH 3824, AND SWITCH 3848 About the Switch 12 Summary of LEDs 23 Front View Detail 13 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX/ 1000BASE-T Ports 14 Dual Personality SFP Ports 14 Console Port 14 LEDs 15...
Getting Started Guide
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... IP Configuration 31 Preparing for Management 32 Manually Configuring IP Information 32 Connecting to the Console Port 32 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 36 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 36 Connecting to the Console Port 36 Methods of Managing a Switch 39 Command Line Interface Management 39 Web Interface Management 40 SNMP Management 40 Setting Up...
... IP Configuration 31 Preparing for Management 32 Manually Configuring IP Information 32 Connecting to the Console Port 32 Viewing Automatically Configured IP Information 36 Using 3Com Network Supervisor 36 Connecting to the Console Port 36 Methods of Managing a Switch 39 Command Line Interface Management 39 Web Interface Management 40 SNMP Management 40 Setting Up...
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... (up to a maximum of LEDs" on the front of -band management. For information on using SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to DB-9 cable. Table 4 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Port Status/Packet LEDs Green A high speed ... Console Port The console port allows you to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of the Switch, and how to read their status according to your PC. The Switch 3848 has an RJ-45 serial port and is present but the port has been disabled. The Switch 3812 and Switch ...
... (up to a maximum of LEDs" on the front of -band management. For information on using SFP transceivers to provide connectivity between the Switch and remote 1000 Mbps workgroups or to DB-9 cable. Table 4 LED behavior LED Color Indicates Port Status/Packet LEDs Green A high speed ... Console Port The console port allows you to connect a terminal and perform remote or local out-of the Switch, and how to read their status according to your PC. The Switch 3848 has an RJ-45 serial port and is present but the port has been disabled. The Switch 3812 and Switch ...
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... to manually Yes configure the IP information? No How do you want to manage your Switch? See page 36 Feature Management How do you want to connect to the Switch? Connect to the console port and use the Command Line Interface. See page 41 Connect over the network. See...for management when it is automatically configured. In brief, you need to do you want to the console port and use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface. See page 32 Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). Detailed procedural steps are contained in the sections that follow. Plug and Play...
... to manually Yes configure the IP information? No How do you want to manage your Switch? See page 36 Feature Management How do you want to connect to the Switch? Connect to the console port and use the Command Line Interface. See page 41 Connect over the network. See...for management when it is automatically configured. In brief, you need to do you want to the console port and use the Web Interface or Command Line Interface. See page 32 Use 3Com Network Supervisor (3NS). Detailed procedural steps are contained in the sections that follow. Plug and Play...
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... IP Information You can then manually enter IP information using a console cable to the console port of you know what IP address will automatically reconfigure itself with the Switch or on the 3Com Web site. If the Switch is , connected to manually reconfigure the Switch. For detailed information about the specific web interface operations and command...
... IP Information You can then manually enter IP information using a console cable to the console port of you know what IP address will automatically reconfigure itself with the Switch or on the 3Com Web site. If the Switch is , connected to manually reconfigure the Switch. For detailed information about the specific web interface operations and command...
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... information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a standard null modem cable (Switch 3812 and Switch 3824) or an RJ-45 to the console port using a modem. This software allows you can find pin-out diagrams for the cables in...
... information: ■ IP address ■ subnet mask ■ default gateway Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a standard null modem cable (Switch 3812 and Switch 3824) or an RJ-45 to the console port using a modem. This software allows you can find pin-out diagrams for the cables in...
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...the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to DB9 converter cable into the console port of the Switch. Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are : ■ 19,200 baud ■ 8 data bits ...9632; no parity ■ 1 stop bit ■ no hardware flow control Refer to the DB9 end of the converter cable. 34 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT To connect the cable: a Switch 3812 and Switch...
...the command line interface. 1 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as the Switch detects a connection to DB9 converter cable into the console port of the Switch. Setting Up the Switch with IP Information You are : ■ 19,200 baud ■ 8 data bits ...9632; no parity ■ 1 stop bit ■ no hardware flow control Refer to the DB9 end of the converter cable. 34 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT To connect the cable: a Switch 3812 and Switch...
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...the gettingStarted command. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. The screen prompts you to manage the Switch, you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to enter IP information. If you can either: ■ enter the protocol ip basicConfig command.... the option to set up your chosen management method. The initial set up of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 39. The screen prompts you can logout, disconnect the serial cable and close...
...the gettingStarted command. At the Enter configuration method prompt enter manual. The screen prompts you to manage the Switch, you do not intend to use the command line interface via the console port to enter IP information. If you can either: ■ enter the protocol ip basicConfig command.... the option to set up your chosen management method. The initial set up of your Switch is now complete and the Switch is ready for the Switch. The screen displays a summary of Managing a Switch" on page 39. The screen prompts you can logout, disconnect the serial cable and close...
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... Supervisor must be given. You can then view the IP information automatically assigned to the Switch using a console cable to the console port of the Switch. Using 3Com Network You can view the automatically configured IP information via a modem.) Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the... your DHCP server. Connecting to the Console Port Alternatively, you can use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided on the same subnet as Microsoft Hyperterminal. You can begin to manage the Switch. Most DHCP servers allow the Switch to automatically configure its own IP information...
... Supervisor must be given. You can then view the IP information automatically assigned to the Switch using a console cable to the console port of the Switch. Using 3Com Network You can view the automatically configured IP information via a modem.) Pre-requisites ■ A workstation with the... your DHCP server. Connecting to the Console Port Alternatively, you can use the 3Com Network Supervisor application provided on the same subnet as Microsoft Hyperterminal. You can begin to manage the Switch. Most DHCP servers allow the Switch to automatically configure its own IP information...
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...: ■ 19,200 baud ■ 8 data bits ■ no parity ■ 1 stop bit Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port Workstation (with RJ-45 connectors to connect your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to match the default settings for...-45 end of the converter cable. if you are connecting to the console port using an RJ-45 to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a modem. ■ An RJ-45 to DB9 converter cable...
...: ■ 19,200 baud ■ 8 data bits ■ no parity ■ 1 stop bit Figure 11 Connecting a workstation to the Switch via the console port Workstation (with RJ-45 connectors to connect your terminal emulation software and configure the COM port settings to match the default settings for...-45 end of the converter cable. if you are connecting to the console port using an RJ-45 to the console port, or ■ A standard modem cable - Connecting the Workstation to the Switch 1 Connect the workstation to the console port using a modem. ■ An RJ-45 to DB9 converter cable...
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Viewing IP Information via the Console Port You are now ready to its console port. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it starts. 3 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as the Switch detects a connection to view the automatically allocated.... The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within one minute. 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as your Switch to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. If you have logged on correctly, the top-level menu ...
Viewing IP Information via the Console Port You are now ready to its console port. If the login prompt does not begin immediately, press Return a few times until it starts. 3 At the login and password prompts, enter admin as the Switch detects a connection to view the automatically allocated.... The automatic IP configuration process usually completes within one minute. 2 The command line interface login sequence begins as soon as your Switch to the documentation that accompanies the terminal emulation software for more information. If you have logged on correctly, the top-level menu ...
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...network (see Figure 13), or remotely over Network via a console port connection (see Figure 14). Figure 13 CLI management via the console port Workstation (with terminal emulation software installed) Standard Null Modem Cable Switch Console Port Connection RJ-45 to "Setting Up Command Line Interface ...Management" on page 39. If you do not intend to manage the Switch. See "Methods of Managing a Switch" on page 40. Methods of Managing a Switch 39 The initial set up...
...network (see Figure 13), or remotely over Network via a console port connection (see Figure 14). Figure 13 CLI management via the console port Workstation (with terminal emulation software installed) Standard Null Modem Cable Switch Console Port Connection RJ-45 to "Setting Up Command Line Interface ...Management" on page 39. If you do not intend to manage the Switch. See "Methods of Managing a Switch" on page 40. Methods of Managing a Switch 39 The initial set up...
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...the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that allow you can manage a Switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 16. SNMP Management You can set of web pages that accompanies your Switch. ...40 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Web Interface Each Switch has an internal set up command line interface management using a local console port connection or over the network. This section describes how you to...
...the 3Com Network Supervisor software that is provided on the CD-ROM that allow you can manage a Switch using any network management workstation running the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as shown in Figure 16. SNMP Management You can set of web pages that accompanies your Switch. ...40 CHAPTER 3: SETTING UP FOR MANAGEMENT Web Interface Each Switch has an internal set up command line interface management using a local console port connection or over the network. This section describes how you to...
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... the command line interface via the local the Console Port console port connection: 1 Ensure you have connected your workstation to the console port correctly as described in the format suitable for the Switch you wish to manage is powered up the Switch with the Switch by trying to browse the World Wide Web.... third party software you will need to enter the IP address in "Connecting to the Console Port" on page 35. You can communicate with IP information as described in Figure 10 on page 32. 2 Your Switch is installed. 3 Check you can check this by entering a ping command at the...
... the command line interface via the local the Console Port console port connection: 1 Ensure you have connected your workstation to the console port correctly as described in the format suitable for the Switch you wish to manage is powered up the Switch with the Switch by trying to browse the World Wide Web.... third party software you will need to enter the IP address in "Connecting to the Console Port" on page 35. You can communicate with IP information as described in Figure 10 on page 32. 2 Your Switch is installed. 3 Check you can check this by entering a ping command at the...
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... and Peru only: This unit cannot be powered from the outlet. WARNING: This unit operates under SELV conditions. only: If connecting a modem to the console port of the Switch, only use a modem which it is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to a traditional PBX or public telephone...
... and Peru only: This unit cannot be powered from the outlet. WARNING: This unit operates under SELV conditions. only: If connecting a modem to the console port of the Switch, only use a modem which it is connected also operates under SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) conditions according to a traditional PBX or public telephone...
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... SNMP 43 SNMP management 40 INDEX A access levels of default users 44 automatic setup 36 3Com Network Supervisor 36 console port 36 C cable 10/100/1000 24 pin-outs 59 CD-ROM 9 command line interface management 39 console port 14 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 cross-... cable 60 pin-outs 59 ports 10/100/100 14 power socket 17 powering-up the Switch 23 problem solving 45 communication problems 49 hardware problems 47 IP addressing 47 LEDs 46 R rack mounting a Switch 21 redundant power system socket 17 S safety information English 52 French 54 German 56 SFP ...
... SNMP 43 SNMP management 40 INDEX A access levels of default users 44 automatic setup 36 3Com Network Supervisor 36 console port 36 C cable 10/100/1000 24 pin-outs 59 CD-ROM 9 command line interface management 39 console port 14 conventions notice icons, About This Guide 8 text, About This Guide 8 cross-... cable 60 pin-outs 59 ports 10/100/100 14 power socket 17 powering-up the Switch 23 problem solving 45 communication problems 49 hardware problems 47 IP addressing 47 LEDs 46 R rack mounting a Switch 21 redundant power system socket 17 S safety information English 52 French 54 German 56 SFP ...